Meet our 2022 Top Doctors, Rising Stars

Staying healthy is key to living your best life, and that’s why having the best care team is so important. At HealthPartners, you don’t need to look far for incredible care providers – our organization is home to hundreds of excellent doctors.

For another year, many of our doctors have been recognized as Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Included in this year’s list are 61 physicians named as Rising Stars for making a big impact within the first decade of their career.

How are Top Doctors selected each year? Doctors are nominated by their peers. The nominations are then evaluated and scored by an expert physician review panel. Only doctors with the highest total points are named Top Doctors.

If you’re looking for your own “top doctor” to be part of your care team, you want someone you’re comfortable with and trust to help you reach your health goals. And checking out their ratings, reviews and profiles can be a great start.

Below you’ll be able meet this year’s Top Doctors and explore doctors across a variety of specialties.

*Denotes Top Doctor

**Denotes Rising Star

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Our 2022 Top Doctor and Rising Star honorees

Select a specialty to learn more about top doctors and find your own top doctor.

Allergy and immunology

Our award-winning allergists can help you get relief from seasonal, skin and food allergies.

Anesthesiology

Our top-rated anesthesiologists make surgeries safer and more comfortable by administering anesthetic during your procedure.

• Edward Violante, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

Cardiology and cardiac surgery

You can depend on our board-certified cardiologists and cardiac surgeons to provide complete heart health, including preventive care, managing chronic conditions and recovery support.

• Elizabeth A. Bisinov, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
• Peter E. Dyrud, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
• Rufino E. M. Festin, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Maple Grove
• Bernard S. Harrison, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
• Balaji Krishnan, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Soma Sen, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
• Jeffrey J. Shultz, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
• Jay Scott Simonson, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park

Colon and rectal surgeon

Our top-rated colon and rectal surgeons provide expert care for colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and more.

Critical care medicine

You can depend on our award-winning critical care doctors for compassionate care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

Dermatology

Our dermatologists provide expert care for your skin, hair and nails, helping to manage conditions like acne and hair loss and monitoring your skin for signs of cancer.

• Lauren Becker O’Neill, MD** | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
• Katherine W. Black, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
• Michelle M. Blaeser, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Burnsville
• Cari Gibbs Dakin, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• John Raymond Fenyk, Jr., MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Erin M. Warshaw, MD* | Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Minneapolis
• Robyn F. Wetter, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park

Emergency medicine and urgent care

If you’re seriously injured or ill, our top-rated doctors make sure you get the care you need, when you need it.

Endocrinology and metabolism

Find award-winning care for a range of endocrine conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disease, bone and calcium disorders, adrenal disease and hypogonadism.

• Anders L. Carlson, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center and International Diabetes Center, Saint Paul
• Amy B. Criego, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Laura M. Gandrud Pickett, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Christopher T. Kodl, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Rebecca M. Moxness, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Betsy L. Schwartz, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park

Family medicine

Our award-winning family medicine doctors provide a range of care to people of all ages – everything from treating minor injuries to managing conditions like allergies.

• Ingrid A. Beck, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
• Ashley R. Bishop, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
• Xiao Feng, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
• Annie L. Ideker, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
• Sally A. Kline, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Eden Prairie
• Eduardo M. Medina, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic, Minneapolis
• Jeremy S. Springer, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic—Creekside, Saint Louis Park

Gastroenterology

Find award-winning digestive health care for celiac disease, gastric reflux, liver and pancreatic disorders, gastrointestinal cancers, irritable bowel syndrome and more.

• Thomas J. Maust, MD** | Park Nicollet Digestive and Endoscopy Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• David R. Stolpman, MD* | Park Nicollet Digestive and Endoscopy Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Kevin Patrick Quinn, MD** | Park Nicollet Digestive and Endoscopy Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

General surgery

Our top-rated surgeons perform a range of surgeries. No matter what type of surgery you need, you’ll find compassionate expertise and a customized treatment plan.

• Amy C. Fox, MD* | HealthPartners, Saint Paul
• Brian C. Grubbs, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Jennifer A. Haas, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Keith M. Heaton, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Meadowbrook, Saint Louis Park
• Thomas A. Jones, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Meadowbrook, Saint Louis Park
• Brian S. Myer, MD** | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinics, Saint Paul
• Kevin J. Ose, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Patrick J. Shabino, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Seth I. Wolpert, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul

Geriatric medicine

Our award-winning geriatricians help elderly patients receive the best health care at home and in the clinic.

Gynecologic oncology

Depend on experts who provide compassionate care and guidance for gynecologic cancers such as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer and cervical cancer.

Infectious disease

Discover award-winning care for rare or hard-to-treat infections, including HIV/AIDs and other bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infections.

Internal medicine

Our award-winning internal medicine doctors care for adults, providing preventive care, health screenings, condition management, and treatment for illness and injury.

• Chrisanne K. Timpe, MD* | HealthPartners Community Senior Care, Minneapolis
• Bernard Quebral, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Woodbury
• Mary Sue Beran, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka
• John R. Bartlett, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Rebecca A. Bartlett, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Teresa C. Fox, MD**| HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Heather E. Gantzer, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• William M. Huepfel, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Gregory T. Lehman, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• William H. Anderson, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Wayzata
• Kristi A. Trostel, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Mary Z. Miley, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Plymouth

Maternal and fetal medicine

Our top-rated doctors are recognized for expert care and support during complicated pregnancies, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and birth defects.

Nephrology

Our award-winning nephrologists provide expert care for kidney disease, kidney failure, infections, cysts, dialysis and other kidney conditions.

Neurology

Our neurologists provide award-winning care for conditions such as stroke, dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, severe pain and more.

Neurosurgery

Our top-rated neurosurgery specialists provide expert consultation and treatment of back surgery, spine surgery and brain surgery.

Obstetrics and gynecology

Our award-winning OB-GYNs support women throughout their adult lives and provide guidance for pregnancy, birth control, periods and menopause.

• Ifrah A. Abdi, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Bloomington
• Laura Anne Dean, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater
• Bridget Keller, MD* | Park Nicollet Women’s Center, Saint Louis Park
• Joy M. Maharaj, MD** | Park Nicollet Women’s Center, Saint Louis Park
• Laura Melcher, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
• Andrea L. Messina, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka
• Kellee B. Ott, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Bloomington
• Janet M. Schaffer, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Megan L. Schmitt, MD**| Park Nicollet Women’s Center, Saint Louis Park
• Deborah A. Thorp, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park

Oncology and hematology

Depend on top-rated oncologists to provide award-winning cancer care that’s personalized to each patient, using the latest medical knowledge, advanced therapies and innovative treatments.

• Cathleen Chen, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
• Peter J. Hurley, MD** | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital, Saint Paul
• Brenda R. Larson, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
• Rachel Elizabeth Lerner, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
• Mark R. Menge, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
• Amy B. Spomer, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
• Mark A. Wilkowske, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
• Dylan M. Zylla, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park

Ophthalmology

Discover award-winning eye care, for everything from routine eye exams to treatments such as cataracts, macular degeneration, strabismus, amblyopia and chronic dry eyes.

Orthopedic surgery

Our orthopedic surgeons provide award-winning care for the entire musculoskeletal system – from head injuries to foot injuries and everything in between.

• Sarah A. Anderson, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Deborah C. Bohn, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Joel L. Boyd, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Peter A. Cole, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Caitlin C. Chambers, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
• Brian P. Cunningham, MD** | TRIA Orthopedics, Saint Louis Park
• Erica J. Gauger, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
• Chad J. Griffith, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
• Gregory R. Hildebrand, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Patrick B. Horrigan, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Patrick K. Horst, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Der-Chen T. Huang, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
• Jeffrey B. Husband, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Chad M. Myeroff, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
• Mai P. Nguyen, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Julie A. Switzer, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Thomas M. Walsh, IV, MD* | TRIA Orthopedics, Burnsville
• Christina M. Ward, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Mark C. Wilczynski, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Robert D. Wojahn, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul

Otolaryngology

Our award-winning ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors offer personalized care for conditions such as chronic infections, tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, tonsillitis and sinusitis.

• Christopher W. Hilton, MD* | HealthPartners Como Clinic, Saint Paul
• Harley Seth Dresner, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Seth C. Janus, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• James E. Kuderer, DO** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Derek J. J. Schmidt, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Grace L. Nimmons, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park

Pediatrics

Depend on our award-winning care for children of all ages, including everything from routine checkups, illnesses and injuries to managing medical conditions.

• Nathan T. Chomilo, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic, Brooklyn Center
• Anne R. Edwards, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Brooklyn Center
• Garrett M. Jones, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic, Brooklyn Center
• Robert S. Karasov, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• James MapelLentz, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
• Andrew A. Rzepka, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Brooklyn Center
• Leonard W. Snellman, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, White Bear Lake
• Judith A. Wiltse, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Burnsville
• Justin Y. Yee, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park

Psychiatry

Our psychiatrists provide award-winning mental health support for people of all ages.

• Rebecca Rossom, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Minneapolis
• Elizabeth A. Reeve, MD* | HealthPartners West Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• In-Lin Tuan, MD* | HealthPartners West Clinic, Saint Louis Park

Radiology

Our top-rated radiologists help ensure you receive award-winning care by analyzing images to help diagnose, monitor, and treat different conditions and injuries.

Respiratory and pulmonary care

Our top-rated pulmonologists provide expert care for your lungs. We treat lung disease, pneumonia, infections, emphysema, asthma and other breathing problems.

• William H. Amundson, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater
• Keith R. Harmon, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Katherine T. Janssen, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Melissa B. King-Biggs, MD* | HealthPartners Lung and Sleep Health Center, Saint Paul
• Charlene E. McEvoy, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Elizabeth Anne Miller, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Meadowbrook, Saint Louis Park
• Sue A. Ravenscraft, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Jonathan D. Shelver, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

Rheumatology

Our award-winning rheumatologists treat painful conditions that affect your joints, muscles and ligaments, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma and vasculitis.

• Joseph S. Bert, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Elie Gertner, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Linh Q. Ngo, DO** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Tawatchai Paisansinsup, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Gabrielle E. Thottam, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park

Sleep medicine

Our sleep medicine experts provide award-winning care for insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy, shift work disorder, restless leg syndrome and other conditions.

Sports medicine

Our top-rated doctors are recognized for award-winning care for sports injuries, rehab, exercise training and nutrition guidance.

• Heather L. Bergeson, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Jonathan P. Braman, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Matthew W. Gorman, MD** | TRIA Orthopedics, Burnsville
• Adam M. Johannsen, MD** | TRIA Orthopedics, Burnsville
• Anne-Marie Ford Moore, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Bradley James Nelson, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington

Thoracic surgery

Our expert thoracic surgeons provide chest surgery for heart disease, cancer and swallowing problems.

Urogynecology

Our urogynecologists provide award-winning care for female incontinence and pelvic floor concerns.

Urology

Our urologists are recognized for expert and compassionate treatment of bladder control problems, kidney stones, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and pelvic floor concerns.

Vascular surgery

Our vascular surgeons provide award-winning carotid artery surgery, varicose vein surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, dialysis access and more.

Top primary and specialty care for all your needs

These Top Doctors and Rising Stars are just some of our spectacular primary care doctors and specialists across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin.